DEED RESTRICTION INFORMATION PACKET City of Dallas Department of Development Services 1500 Marilla St. #5BN Dallas, TX 75201 October 2002
Submit a completed application Staff review The Zoning Change Request Process Staff s review of a completed application will result in the applicant receiving a preliminary recommendation within 2 to 3 weeks of the original submittal date. This recommendation is subject to change. In processing an application, two public hearings are held at which time the applicant or his/her representative should be present. The first of these hearings is held before the City Plan Commission (CPC). Ten days prior to the CPC hearing the property owners within the required notification area will be notified of their right to appear and express their opinion about the request. City Plan Commission Hearing Recommend denial Request return of 35% of initial filing fee Approximately 6-8 weeks after a completed application is submitted, the CPC holds a hearing on the zoning change request. A CPC vote of approval results in the automatic forwarding of the request to the City Council (CC). Recommend approval $400 fee due to appeal CPC denial to the City Council Any CPC vote of denial can be appealed to the City Council upon written request and receipt of a $400 administration fee due within 10 days of the City Plan Commission action. Otherwise, a written request with original filing fee receipt can be forwarded for a 35% refund of the initial filing fee. Approximately 4-6 weeks after a City Plan Commission decision, a forwarded or appealed zoning change request will be considered by the City Council. City Council Hearing Vote for denial Written notification is sent to all property owners within the required notification area 10 days prior to the City Council hearing. A vote of approval by the City Council results in the passage of an ordinance that makes the decision legally binding. A vote of denial with prejudice at either the CPC or CC hearing or a CC vote of approval means that an applicant cannot bring in another zoning change request on the same property within two years without a waiver of the two-year waiting period. Vote for approval End of Zoning Change Request process A vote of denial without prejudice at either the CPC or CC hearing means that an applicant can bring in another zoning change request on the same property without filing for a waiver of the mandatory two-year waiting period.
Submitting a Zoning Change Request To amend or terminate deed restrictions, collect the appropriate documents (see Checklist below) and bring them to the Pre-Development Section of the Department of Development Services in Room 5BN in City Hall located at 1500 Marilla Street. A planner will review your submission for completeness. An incomplete application will not be accepted. If your submission is incomplete, a planner will provide you with a list of requirements to make your request acceptable for submission. The Pre-Development Section conducts submission reviews Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. subject to staff availability. On Thursday, staff is at the City Plan Commission meeting and a planner may not always be available during this time. The planner assigned to your application will assist you in obtaining contact information for neighborhood groups and others who are interested in the area of request. It is also recommended that you contact the Plan Commissioner for the area to discuss the case. Use the following checklist as a guideline to gather the information necessary to submit a completed request. Not all requirements apply to all requests. A detailed explanation of each requirement is provided in this packet. Each requirement explanation will be referenced to the letter in the far left column. A Application Form B Proper signatures C Letter(s) of authorization D Land use statement E Zoning Location Maps (2) F Tax Plat Maps (2) Correct lot & block or Metes & G Bounds survey with drawing (2) H Copy of Deed I Tax Certificate J Verification of no unpaid liens K List of partners/principals/officers L Termination instrument M New instrument O Copy of existing deed restrictions P Application and Sign Fees Deed Restriction Application Checklist Upon submission of a completed application, staff will assign a tenative City Plan Commission hearing date and work closely with you to hold that date. Your responsiveness in providing staff with any additionally requested, necessary information will determine when your request is scheduled and therefore considered by the City Plan Commission.
Checklist Explanation A B C D E F G H I J K L M O Application Form Please provide the information requested on the zoning application. Applicant, representative and owner information will be required as appropriate. Site information can be obtained by collecting E, F, G, and I. Also, www.dallascityhall.org is an informative website. Staff can answer some site information questions at 214-670-4209 or 214-948-4480. Proper Signatures Applicant, representative and/or owner must sign the application and/or letters of authorization as appropriate. Letter of Authorization If the applicant and the owner are not the same person, the relationship between the two must be documented by a letter authorizing the applicant to act on the owner s behalf to pursue the requested zoning change. If a representative is retained by an owner to pursue a zoning change request, the relationship between the two must be documented by a letter authorizing the representative to act on the owner s behalf. Land Use Statement A land use statement is a written explanation which describes the request and includes at a minimum the following: The reason this request is being submitted; The size of the area of request (in acres or square feet); The existing zoning and use of the area of request; The existing zoning and uses of the properties surrounding the area of request; The current and proposed use of any existing structures; The proposed use for the area of request; The proposed maximum building height in feet and stories of new structures; The proposed lot coverage for buildings, parking structures or parking lots (list each separately). 8 ½ x 11 Zoning Location Maps (2 required) Current zoning maps are required. Can be obtained at City Hall, Room 5CN for $1.00 each. Please outline the area of request in red. 18 x 24 Tax Plat Maps (2 required) Can be obtained at 320 E. Jefferson, Room 318. Please outline the area of request in red and fold maps. Correct Lot and Block or Metes and Bounds Survey If the area of request cannot be described as all of a platted lot, then a metes and bounds description is required. A metes and bounds description with drawing can be prepared by a surveyor, engineer or architect. The metes and bounds description must be typed on an 8½ x 11 sheet(s) of paper and legible. The correct lot and block or metes and bounds description is necessary to legally bind the property to the ordinance, if the City Council approves the request. Although not a requirement, it would helpful to include a 3.5 diskette with the text description of the survey saved as either a Microsoft Office Document.doc or a Rich Text Format,.rtf file. Deed One copy of a deed that verifies ownership of the property. A copy of the deed may be obtained at the Dallas County offices at 500 Elm Street. Tax Certificate. Can be obtained at Dallas County tax office located at 500 Elm Street. Verification of no unpaid liens Can be obtained at City Hall, Room 2DN. List of Partners/Principles/Officers If the applicant and/or the owner are a corporation, partnership or trust, a list of partners/principals or officers must be provided so that any conflict of interest by City Plan Commissioners or City Council persons can be identified before a vote is taken. Termination Instrument Provide a copy of the instrument to terminate existing deed restrictions. Staff can provide a generic form. Call (214) 670-4209. New Instrument Provide a copy of the instrument to create new deed restrictions. Staff can provide a generic form. Call (214) 670-4209. Existing Deed Restrictions Provide a copy of the executed deed restrictions.
Checklist Explanation P Application and Sign Fees Both the application and sign fees must be paid at the time of application. Consult the Fee/Sign schedule for a list of current fees.
Department of Development Services 1500 Marilla Street Room 5B North Dallas, TX 75201 Phone 214.670.4209 Fax 214.670.4210 City of Dallas Zoning Change Application October 2002 Provide the following information. (Please print). Applicant Representative Owner Owner Prospective Buyer Individual Corporation Tenant Partnership Trust Name: Name: Name: Address: Address: Address: City/St/Zip: City/St/Zip: City/St/Zip: Telephone Telephone: Telephone: Fax: Fax: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner Existing zoning: Location & cross street: Mapsco no. Request: Zoning map no. Council district School district Census tract no. Lot(s)/Block(s): Size of request: Areas below to be completed by staff during application intake. General Zoning Change* Specific Use Permit* Planned Development Deed Restrictions* New Renewal District* Termination Amendment Amendment Auto Renewal*** Proper signatures Proper signatures*** Proper signatures Proper signatures Letter(s) of authorization Letter(s) of authorization*** Letter(s) of authorization Letter(s) of authorization Land use statement Land use statement Land use statement Land use statement Zoning Location Maps (2) Draft Conditions Draft Conditions Zoning Location Maps (2) Tax Plat Maps (2) Zoning Location Maps (2)*** Zoning Location Maps (2) Tax Plat Maps (2) Correct lot & block or Metes & Tax Plat Maps (2) Tax Plat Maps (2) Correct lot & block or Metes & Bounds survey with drawing (2) Correct lot & block or Metes & Correct lot & block or Metes & Bounds survey with drawing (2) Copy of Deed Bounds survey with drawing (2) Bounds survey with drawing (2) Copy of Deed Tax and lien statements Copy of Deed Copy of Deed Tax and lien statements Traffic Impact Worksheet Tax and lien statements Tax and lien statements List of partners/principals/officers** Traffic impact Study or Waiver** Traffic Impact Worksheet Traffic Impact Worksheet Termination instrument** List of partners/principals/officers** Traffic impact Study or Waiver** Traffic impact Study or Waiver** New instrument** List of partners/principals/officers** List of partners/principals/officers** Copy of executed deed restrictions** Site Plans (10 folded) Conceptual plans (10 folded) or Landscape Plans (10 folded)** Development Plans (10 folded) Tree Survey (2 folded)** Landscape Plans (10 folded)** Tree Survey** Elevation/perspectives (optional) *Additional requirements may be determined as necessary prior to application acceptance. ** If required. 2 year waiver: Y N Filing fee: $ Sign fee: $ Date filed: Escarpment Y N Receipt no. Receipt no. Accepted by: Floodplain Y N Notification area: FT. No. of signs: Date withdrawn: Tentative CPC Hearing Date: Planner: File No.: Z - / ( )
Department of Development Services 1500 Marilla Street Room 5B North Dallas, TX 75201 Phone 214.670.4209 Fax 214.670.4210 City of Dallas Deed Restriction Fee/Sign Schedule October 2002 0 to 1 acre >1 acre to 5.0 acres * >5.0 acres to 15 acres * >15.0 acres to 25 acres * >25.0 acres * Deed Restrictions New Fee $350.00 ($0 if submitted with an application for zoning change, prior to CPC) Notification area 200 ft. 300 ft. 400 ft. 400 ft. 500 ft. Amendment Fee $900.00 ($0 if submitted as part of an application for zoning change) Notification area Same as original notification *Any fraction of an acre is rounded up to the next acre. Notification Signs One sign must be posted for each 5 acres of property up to a maximum of 5 signs. Signs cost $10.00 each which is due upon submission of a completed application. The sign(s) must be posted at least 10 days before the scheduled City Plan Commission hearing date. The sign(s) must be visible from all street frontages. Signs not properly displayed leave the City Plan Commission only two considerations; 1) denial of the request or 2) postponement until the proper ten day posting is accomplished. I have read and understand my responsibility regarding the legal posting of notification signs. Monday (by 1:30 p.m.), Tentative posting date Applicant signature Date